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Fort Worth, Tx, Us

Bylines at IGN, PC Gamer, Fanbyte, USA Today, RPG Site, and VG247.

Covering weekend news beats on video games and pop culture. Additional contributions include content for Fanbyte's Final Fantasy XIV vertical, Linkshell, along with guides and features for other popular titles.

Remote

Responsible for finding, writing, and publishing news stories following best SEO practices. Meeting daily quotas on written assignments, in addition to editing and providing feedback to freelance contributors.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Skillfully crafted press materials following AP style guidelines for clients such as The Voxel Agents, Ysbryd, DryGin Studios, Juicy Cupcake, MomoCon, System Era Softworks, and others. Secured coverage with outlets such as Kotaku, GameSpot, IGN, Giant Bomb, Polygon, Variety, and more. Provided consumer facing materials for store pages via Steam, PlayStation, Microsoft, Nintendo, and Humble. Refined research practices and provided clients with detailed reports and support documents. Facilitated communications with press through trade shows, interviews, press tours, and email campaigns. Engaged and grew consumer and influencer community followings through social media outreach.

Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Successfully developed and executed department's year-long communication plan targeting first-year students. Assisted with design and implementation of UNV 100 online orientation. Provided optimal student support and guidance through academic coaching. Served as administrator for CampusConnect and SOAR, collecting and compiling data for retention initiatives. Closely collaborated with Undergraduate Admissions to host orientation for freshmen and transfer students. Led staff of student workers in recruit-back efforts through call center. Maintained attractive website and social media updates for all office events and programs. Designed and distributed monthly newsletter.

United States

Effectively developed written press materials, such as press releases, pitches, media alerts and fact sheets. Created and refined client research methods to provide accurate tracking and outreach. Met and exceeded needs of clients such as AbleGamers, Kalypso Media, and Liquid Sky.

Hattiesburg, Mississippi Area

Skillfully advised six student media organizations in processes, event planning, and fundraising. Coordinated annual WUSM A Round for Roots Radio golf tournament. Strategically planned and executed WUSM’s Tailgate Concert Series. Launched Desert Island Dozen fundraiser.

Starkville, Mississippi

Buk-Gu, Daegu, Korea

Successfully reviewed and provided feedback on applications, resumes and academic papers written by ESL students. Fostered diverse learning environments through event planning and language exchange initiatives. Advised graduate and undergraduate students in applying for schools in North America and Europe. Tutored international students preparing for Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).

Gyungsan, South Korea

Effectively created English as a Second Language curriculum for four groups of students with varying degrees of skill. Produced comprehensive written materials and presentations for parents of students.

Gyungsan, South Korea

Master Of Science - Ms, Public Relations, 4.0

Activities and Societies: Top Master's Student, Kappa Tau Alpha National Honor Society, Kappa Tau Alpha Top Scholar Award

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Communication, Public Relations

Activities and Societies: Mu Epsilon Kappa President, Japanese Club President

Korean Studies